There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Green Street to North Stationsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from North Station to Brandeis/Robertstrain Fitchburg Line
1h 42m$4–10Line 39 bus, line 553 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South St @ Sedgwick St to Boylston St @ Dartmouth Stbus 39
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to South St @ Brandeis Universitybus 553
2h 20m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis Universitytaxi 11.5 mi
19 min$35–45Drive 11.5 mi
- Drive from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis Universitycar 11.5 mi
19 min$3
Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from South St @ Sedgwick St and arriving at South St @ Brandeis University via Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and Washington St @ Bacon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University. However, there are services departing from Green Street and arriving at Brandeis/Roberts via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Jamaica Plain and Brandeis University is 17 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 42m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University, including transfers.
Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South St @ Sedgwick St station.
Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Green Street station.
Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston St @ Dartmouth St station.
What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, MA, USA and Brandeis University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from South St @ Sedgwick St to Brandeis University via Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, Washington St @ Bacon St, and South St @ Brandeis University in around 2h 20m.
Subway from Green Street to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Brandeis/Roberts
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from South St @ Sedgwick St to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to South St @ Brandeis University
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Jamaica Plain to Brandeis University.
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